10 Secret Features on a Audi A3 | S3 | RS3

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yes we are aware the Parking brake didn’t disengage due to not having my seatbelt on. We were in a closed off lot and didn’t have intents to actually drive so it slipped or mind. Unfortunately that was our mess up. We apologize but if you’re wondering how to disengage it you’d need your seatbelt on! Thanks for understanding!

[@adamlyon1777]

Auto disengage is part of every electric parking break whether it be an Audi or a ford

[@donnyboy1972]

I used to pull up to gates put parking brake on the jump out and have to put seatbelt on just to drive through gates,was annoying til I read you can disengage it without having seat belt on by simply applying foot brake and put clutch in and pushing down on parking brake button,up is for engaging it..sorted .it works fine .

[@veno8760]

you just release the brake and accelerate when you put yourself in reverse or drive. just drive it normally

[@PaulScottyUK]

Or you use an ODBIi tool such as VCDS to disable the seatbelt check. It makes it easier when shunting the car around on your drive and I don't need a nag system anyway.

[@corem5385]

No… it didn’t work cuz you had the door open…

[@nathanbee4597]

To get your passenger side mirror to dip when reversing: put car in reverse, adjust the mirror with the control to the angle you like, leave the switch selected on the passenger mirror. When you put the car back in D, it will tilt back to how it was.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Interesting I’m going to try that tomorrow!

[@fatality2006]

nice, i thought that was implemented on newer models, i have an 8V too. Audi lent me a 2022 A4 when i dropped my Sline off for some maintenance, the A4’s passenger mirror dips when i reversed and it went back to normal when i put it in drive. i was thinking that it was smart and was like “why they didn’t put it in my car?!?” update: mine does it, automatically dips the passenger mirror but it doesn’t go back to normal until i put the dial back to centre. i wouldn’t want to keep flipping the dial every time i reverse to get it to dip though, be using the dial too much - don’t want to wear it out & brake it. the feature may be on a newer mmi update though i would assume.

[@MrGentleNick]

Very good thing to mention and few knew it, but is on other makes too, and they do not know that either

[@igi_2402]

My 2009 a8 has that feature as well. So not that new i guess

[@IgWannA2]

This is an option so not all cars will have the feature. Mine does, and it's pretty useful.

[@danielvargas6755]

yo the whole section with the AC and NSYNC warranted me to drop a like, that was gold

[@RatchetWrenches]

Gotta put some comedy in there! Glad you enjoyed

[@sarcox23]

same here lol

[@mytexaslife3584]

I've had my A3 for nearly 4 years and I think I only knew about 2 of these lil Easter eggs. Thanks for the video. Gonna be trying some of these out 2mrw.

[@RatchetWrenches]

We’re glad we can show you more! But no problem, thanks for watching!

[@samspencer922]

Here's one you might not know? Deactivate keyless entry by pressing the lock button on the key, then straight after press the lock sensor on the door handle. The the little red light will blink several times if you've done it right and keyless entry will reactivate next time you hit unlock with the key. It prevents thieves who use the signal interception method.

[@ValentinAdbt]

Nice one thanks.

[@zero92able]

Launch control prerequisites (or it won’t work): 1. Transmission must be warm 2. Steering wheel must not be turned even the slightest 3. Traction control off 4. Auto Start /Stop off 5. You have 5 seconds after beginning the rev to release the brake or else it will time out and you’ll have to start over. If any of those are not done the car will engage the clutch and squat when your feet are on the brake and throttle at the same time. 5 years with a 2017 S3

[@BillardTournament]

ty man, same with the S5 i guess..i just had this "time out" happen to me recently. This answer the question i had with launch control ;p

[@masonmarlatt4223]

Assume this is an "S" thing only? Tried launching my new to me A3 the other day and it was pretty embarrassing lmfaoo

[@jazzvillaverde7109]

Do you know how to lock the glove box? Just bought a 2017 s3 yesterday and I live in the heart of downtown so I need to figure that out LOL

[@Boba_fehtt]

My rear fog lights are actually my “tailgate defeater” Late night drives and someone wants to play bumper cars I turn them on and watch there angry face start to glow red 😂

[@RatchetWrenches]

Hahahah that's amazing 🤣

[@stevenbrown6366]

Nice video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. I went from a 2015 S3 (bumped up to Stage 2+) to a 2018 RS3 (Stage 1+ currently). Absolutely loved the S3 but the RS3 just has that much much more. Wanted to mention that the headlight washers are primarily used for winter driving when your front end is covered with snow and slush. Also, you would normally used the washers as the car is moving so the spray doesn't shoot up over your hood. Try it at 45 mph and you'll see what I mean. Washers are fairly standard in Europe. Not sure why exactly. I was stationed in Germany for 15 years and most of my cars there had headlight washers. Rear fog light is an awesome must use feature in heavy rain, fog, or snow. Makes a huge difference. I want to be seen! Very useful feature.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thank you! And gotcha yeah I rarely ever use it but I’ll try it when driving, yeah I heard that it isn’t as common here in the states compared to Germany and other countries! How’d you like the stage 2 on the s3? That’s going to be my next step

[@mike786551]

Went from a '17 S3 to '18 rs3 stage 2 E85 haha. Love every minute in this thing man.

[@mergie96]

Also your headlight washers will automatically activate if your lights are on, so if you leave it in auto when it gets dark and the lights come on, you’ll find your headlight washers will come on but only once every 5 or so washes

[@DoeJohn3rd]

Not on european versions, the damn thing looks like it's always on when the windshield washer was starts. Funny thing to turn headlights off at night on motorway to make it stop like some moron suggested someplace on the internets.

[@jjrclassics]

What were they running? I've got a Stage 1+ on 8V S3, at 380bhp. I'm debating is the next thing stage 2+ or go to an RS3/RS4

[@Robert-sl7sq]

On European models, pressing and holding the lock button on the key fob will close all windows and roof. The rear fog light is to be used in Europe only with a visibility less than 150 ft. The spray jets are set to spray the window while driving. If you think they spray to high, use a sewing needle to adjust the jets.

[@DoeJohn3rd]

Any idea how to disable frontlight jetwash?

[@thomasgustafsson7330]

@@DoeJohn3rd Turn off the head light and it wont spray the lights.

[@Boba_fehtt]

Same in USA.. you just have to hold the lock button on the car itself instead or get your key fob programmed to do it

[@joseargueta4373]

Quick tip If you hold the ESC button for around 10 seconds or a bit less it will say sport ESC off and it will Launch around 4-5k RPMS instead of 2500!!

[@RatchetWrenches]

Oh shit! I didn’t know that thank you!

[@wparsons]

Yeah, the 2500rpm one isn't launch control at all, and it'll do that even in non sport mode with TC fully on. When the real launch control engages it shows it in the cluster that it's active

[@alessiopapini3405]

12:56 The handbrake does not release because you are not wearing your seat belt !

[@tracyyy99]

Thanks for this...I have a 2018 RS3... Not taking the key out of my pocket to lock the door is handy...and the ALL windows up is another trick to know.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Right! I tend to use the no key entry so often ahahah. Thanks for watching!

[@nickydawson76]

How did you activate this feature?

[@stephanieharrison6972]

I love my S3! I didn't know about the fog lights in the back. Would you explain how you activated the headlight wipers? Thanks & Great video!

[@RatchetWrenches]

One of the best cars right! And yeah the headlight washers will only activate if you have your light switch set to “on” not “auto” and then you pull back on the wiper stalk to have it clean the windshield and while it does that it’ll clean your headlights if the car is equipped with the feature! Thanks for watching 👍🏽

[@stephanieharrison6972]

@@RatchetWrenches Worked perfectly on the headlights! Thanks for responding 😁

[@geigertron3000]

great vid, i just picked up the A3 ETr0n, wondering about your wheel n tire combo? factory? nice wheels

[@RatchetWrenches]

That’s awesome and currently I’m running stock wheels on continental pro contact plus tires. Eventually I’ll be switching out to different rims and tires tho

[@allegrajanea]

I have an etron too and lemme say, for a hybrid, they're pretty fast 😅 hope you're having fun with it and saving some money on gas. Also, I have aftermarket wheels and low profile continental tires... literally just the tire change makes it look so much cleaner.

[@dornellsuffrien7819]

Usually in order for me to disengage the handbrakes, I'd have to press the foot break and then the handbrake. Another feature is; if you open the driver side of the door when the vehicle is in motion, It'll stop automatically by engaging the handbrake. Haven't tried any other door since it is just me. As for the wipers, I usually move them physically with my hand and move them forward. That works seamlessly. I'm aware of the other tips through playing around on my own lol. I usually use sports mode for that boost at times and also when overtaking. Drive in D and then shift to S and you'll overtake faster. You should show them how to shift to M (manual) mode as well. That is something i discovered on my own as well. When in D, simply shift the gear to the side and it'll go in M. Here you can shift up or down to go in a higher or lower gear. Of course there's voice command and cruise control and the paddle shifts you can shed some light on in the next video.

[@ruilu2561]

when you have your seat belt on , you don't need to press foot brake to release the car ...

[@Starlett04]

I have a 19 a3 premium plus and I would like to know how’d you engaged the headlight washers? I think that is cool as hell and want to try it myself lol

[@RatchetWrenches]

It’s actually pretty simple you have to turn the headlights on (can’t be on AUTO headlights) has to actually be switched on then pull the washer stalk as if you were gonna spray the windshield and if you hold it there it’ll engage the headlight washers as well! If this doesn’t work or makes sense there’s plenty of videos on how to get them to work!

[@zorangrujic657]

Great video! Just didn’t catch how you activate headlight washer. I have 21 Q7 has those little squares but I tought they don’t function. What exactly you press to activate? Thank you

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thank you! And if it’s truly equipped with the headlight washers you have to put the headlight switch in the “on” position for the headlight’s and not on “auto” and then activate the wipers and it will spray the windshield then the headlights!

[@zorangrujic657]

@@RatchetWrenches sounds great, thank you for quick respond! All the best! Will let you know

[@DandyNun]

I think they activate every 3rd time that you activate the screen washers 👍🏻

[@moceri55]

Your headlights need to be illuminated for them to work. If you have it in auto they will only work when the lights are illuminated so only at night in this case. If you want to use it during the day the lights have to be out of auto mode to be illuminated.

[@jarodofficer]

What might surprise you is that some of the features have been around a while. The windows up/down via the key in the door was on my '98 Audi A4. I used it all the time in the summer, even in reverse, when getting out of the car. Try some of these on other Audi models. I'll bet the windshield wiper service mode is on older models, too.

[@IM2a1]

Nice video. Thanks. I have a lower spec European version. Not all features you had shown but have two more: - The parking button can work both ways: it turns on automatically in a full stop. It activates/deactivates the mode with the right side button next to hand break. - The front fog lights are connected with the button above the rear fog light. I use in fog or in curvy mountain drive in order to see the hook curb apex margins at night.

[@rogerwu8221]

Can you show us how you got that front headlight washer working? I don’t recall you showed what options to go into inside the car. Thanks. It was lovely to see all the cool features and got to know my car better. Really amazing👍

[@RatchetWrenches]

So you have to turn the headlight switch to “on” can’t be on the “auto” position and then you have to activate your washer fluid for the wipers and it’ll activate the headlight washers as well if they’re equipped!

[@rogerwu8221]

@@RatchetWrenches thanks bro! Much appreciated

[@vgasar]

It works on my 2022 s3 when headlights are set to auto by pulling turn signal stick toward you while pulling wiper stick toward you. Btw, I didn’t know about this feature until now. Seems like dealer should show this to owners.

[@bellauren7758]

I did not know there is a headlight washer function on these cars! It may be boujie but I'm still gunna see if my S3 has it too! Good video, thanks for the chuckles too 😂

[@timypp2894]

Those headlights washers are great and are mainly used on Europeans roads where salt and gunk from the winters road that reduces the headlights intensity at night. Fogs lights in Europe are necessary due to many foggy conditions during winter months and they are very very bright here - safety. Sometimes it's too bright when idiots put them on in rain.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Gotcha thank you for informing us!!

[@Surreal93]

I own my S3 since 7 years and this video still teached me some things, thank u!

[@janiceroberts339]

Love the tips still learning my car hey do you know if the Audi a6 have a oil stick or how do you change the transmission fluid in them

[@Blessthefall333ccc]

I'm late but, the N-Sync thing was hilarious 🤣😭😂👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@RatchetWrenches]

Hahah I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@JamesReedy]

I was like this cheesedick right here, but honestly I learned something man! The wipers tip I didn't know and I didn't know about the door handle being able to roll the windows up. I always did it with the key fob on my A3 & RS3.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Ahahahahah cheesedick 🤣 but glad we could help ya out!

[@angeltshabalala4125]

Cheesedick! 😂 violation bruv

[@ideaoverload910]

How can I find info on a 2018 Audi S5 prestige? Do any of these work for it. Also I have a square tab under my right headlight, not my driver side side. So that can’t be a headlight washer, right? Because there’s only one. Oh, last thing. I know about the parking break tip. But it actually easier to just push the button lol

[@RatchetWrenches]

I’d say your best bet is on forums or Facebook groups! But yeah that isn’t the headlight wagers that’s the tow hook cover. And yeah I agree with that tip for sure lol!

[@leandrolopez9956]

Didn't even know my a3 had launch control capabilities wow.... 😳 that deserves a like for sure

[@RatchetWrenches]

There ya go! And thank you for that 🙏

[@juliesmith6330]

I loved the not needed the fob in your hand to open doors..but what I'm having problems with is my trunk! There's a button on the trunk but I've only got it to work a few times..is there something I'm doing wrong? I don't want to keep opening my door pushing the button or digging fob out my pocket

[@zayakayo873]

Hi pal.. I have A6 2019 premium plus, how do I turn off rear backup camera washer ?? Need help .. thanks 🙏

[@TomChard]

Launch control should launch at 4k, not 2k.... you need to hold the ESC button down for 3 secs or so, then TC and ESC both disengage

[@James-nj6be]

All you have to do is Dynamic mode then put gearbox into S then press ESC once so its on sport traction. No point in turning off ESC all together

[@cheanamean]

@@James-nj6be i feel like LC didn't engage when I had everything off, only worked for me when pressing esc once

[@vahid5081]

Hi,I have a Audi A3 2016.I don’t know how daylight’s trun on?

[@RatchetWrenches]

Is your model definitely equipped with DRL’s? If so you’d just switch the light knob to auto and it’ll put them on for you

[@elliotshaw9453]

So are my headlights washing when I wash my windscreen? Does my 2015 S3 sedan😊have all these features? How do i get service due off the screen I'm still 7000km (4400 miles) off my next service and it say service due and I'm only able to reset the oil 🛢 not the tool symbol that says perpetually service due

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yes they work at the same times as the windshield washers. And most of these cars are equipped with the same features but sometimes they’re not so without seeing the car and trying them myself I couldn’t tell you. And resetting that light for “inspection due” can be done with this tool as well I wouldn’t know how to explain it unfortunately because there’s many steps but you can find videos on KZbin on how to do it or online

[@jefffawcett]

Excellent tips. The wiper thing is not just for servicing if you live someplace where you get sleet or snow and you have to leave your car outside you can put it in that position and then lift them off the windshield so they won’t be frozen onto your windshield. And I could see using the headlight washer if you’ve been driving around where there’s any kind of dirt or mud or some thing and now it’s night and you realize you don’t have nearly the illumination you should have. 👍

[@ecurb10]

Helpful thanks. What year model is this? Also, could you explain how to activate the headlight washers please - you don't actually say what to press🤔

[@bumdiggity]

I believe this is 16 or older. But I could be wrong. For the headlight washers, turn the headlight knob all the way to the right then pull the windshield washer lever. The knob is on the left side, below the steering wheel.

[@28hitman]

Hello mate, just a quick question. Have you configured yourself the asterisk button? It would be nice to have all those options, especially the "drive select" but unfortunately mine doesn't have these options.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Hey there, unfortunately some of these features aren’t offered on all the models which is most likely the case for you.

[@squeekyshoes]

One Easter egg I recently discovered is an 12v air pump in the trunk by the spare tire to pump air into your tires - the rear fog light is a Europe thing I think it is a required item there

[@tobeycoon8019]

Is your Audi a front or rear wheel drive? What year model is this?

[@RatchetWrenches]

AWD and it’s a 2016 S3

[@lordshark1919]

The last one of course DA Best trick after the NSYNC one 😂 thx pal!!

[@MrGentleNick]

When it is really cold, putting the windscreen blades to change position works well . I picked that in the French Alps over night. The screen headlight washer is useful in summer when hot, but evenings with bugs. Obviously we use good washer fluid in Romania Hot in summer, deep snow in Winter. We use two types depending on weather and seasons. Tyres are very expensive in Romania, but I am in UK mostly. parts, servicing etc are cheaper there

[@RatchetWrenches]

That makes a lot of sense! Never thought of that! Thank you for the comment and feedback!

[@trucker_rob]

How did you do the front headlights washer?

[@RatchetWrenches]

Turn the headlights switch from whatever setting it was and turn it to “on” not “auto”or anything else. and then activate the windshield washer fluid and if it’s equipped with headlight washers it’ll start spraying

[@trucker_rob]

@@RatchetWrenches thank you I will try it in my 2016 A6 premium plus.

[@lukedavies8469]

Yeah.. I realised when I brought my Audi A3 this year, that you have to make sure you got your seatbelt on put it in drive and then go. This will make sure the parking break is off.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yeah it makes total sense. When we were filming we were in a secluded lot so we didn’t even think to put our seatbelt on. But it makes perfect sense for safety reasons

[@Brainman365]

Long press the boot / trunk button on the remote and it will lift. Unfortunately it won’t close again.

[@DandyNun]

I think that the headlight washers activate every 3rd time that you activate the screen washers. You have to have your seatbelt on for the handbrake to auto release 👍🏻

[@DoeJohn3rd]

Lucky you, on mine those damn headlight washers activate each time the headlights are on and the windshield wash is on. And the headlight washer wastes a lot of liquid and leaves a lot of spots on the hood.

[@paulg2726]

Regarding the handbrake on/off you need to have your seatbelt on in the uk

[@MuNky1022]

Rear fog lights are pretty common, if not standard even in cheaper economic cars. They help a lot to be visible with the spray/mist clouds on a busy highway when it rains. Always remember - lights aren't always about you seeing, but being able to be seen by others (which is why people who don't turn on their lights at dusk triggers the hell out of me).

[@RatchetWrenches]

Very true! It's all about being seen at night by others. Oh yeah the people who don't turn on their lights at night really are idiots and grind my gears!

[@rebeccaduggan1211]

I'm about to pick up an audi and i am so happy about the headlight washers living in the UK countryside where tractors are always bringing mud off the fields onto the roads lol my cars end up filthy in a matter of hours in winter Great review! I'm excited now

[@RatchetWrenches]

Awesome! Goodluck with it! Thank you for you’re comment

[@unixkid3000]

Thanks! I used this video to turn on my 'hold open" window roll down feature in my B9 A4. Menu is a little different but you can find it. Thanks!

[@RatchetWrenches]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@leedearden]

Does it have cruise control? I cant find it?

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yes it's on the left side of the steering column.

[@sm_grayson]

Wait, so how exactly do you use the headlight washer? And does it work on an 2014 RS7?

[@RatchetWrenches]

It's a sequence I don't remember off the top of my head and if it's equipped with the washers it should work yes

[@davenelson8187]

The wiper service mode works well when cleaning the windscreen too!

[@gama9865]

Those rims look really good, what size are they?

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thank you they’re actually the stock rims, and size 19

[@salvatorecrimigialuisi5478]

What is this photo poping up at 4:26 play time ?

[@RatchetWrenches]

The band NSYNC..

[@sahinsalim3696]

Also do you know if you do 60mph and press the break hard it does screen shot

[@moceri55]

No that only happens if you put it in reverse at 60 miles an hour.

[@janiceroberts339]

How do you adjust the review mirror on a Audi a62012 it went move

[@AkhonaNgquba]

All of these are on the B8 A4 as well. Which means i might even have the service mode for wipers shortcut. At the moment i have to ho into the MMI to put them in service. Going to try it out. Thanks

[@RatchetWrenches]

Awesome I didn’t know that but yeah it’s possible you can access the service mode like this rather then in the MMI unit! Thanks for watching

[@Mariano_garcia]

For switching into sports mode and stuff if you move the gear shifter to drive then pull it back one time it automatically puts it in sports mode instead of using that star button on the steering wheel so you can use it for other things and you don’t have to press the drive select button

[@Boba_fehtt]

It only works for putting your engine and trans in sport that way. In order for your suspension to do it too you still need to select it from drive select or arose you’ll be sporting about on comfort 😂

[@safi5742]

How do I enable the navigation.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Some cars aren’t equipped with it like mine unfortunately. Even though you have the button your MMI unit might not have nav installed

[@benandrovich112]

Dude, nice video!! Pretty rad, you just saved me 30-40 min of research!

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thank you! And glad we can help haha

[@stefaniearmijo1046]

How do you use AG PC on your car

[@andriybroda1340]

Awesome tips man! Thank you for this video! 🔥

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thanks for watching!

[@HbkRiqqq]

How do you activate keyless entry ?

[@berroworks0663]

does these tricks work on a Audi A3 e-tron to?

[@RatchetWrenches]

Honestly I’m not too sure but I know Obd11 is constantly updating so there might be options for an e tron yeah

[@dannyboots712]

The keyless entry doesnt work for me, how come? A3 sportback 2015 SLine

[@RatchetWrenches]

Might not be equipped on your a3 unfortunately these are generic features I listed and not all are applicable to everyone’s cars

[@elaironen8592]

how do you have the base model A3 screen in the S3?

[@RatchetWrenches]

That’s the standard MMI unit. Unless you get the prestige edition

[@robbySVK]

@@RatchetWrenches it is easy to change via caristaapp.com/ also with that app you can customize a lot of things. I did on A3,A4,A5 and also other brands like Skoda, VW..

[@atakuruoglu]

I also have this on my s3 I tried newer screen I don't like it,this works better.Only down side is the low resolution

[@Chrsxtianall]

Great tips/tricks man, even after a couple years this video is still very relevant

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thank you!

[@MischBichel]

Keyless entry is a secret feature? xD You forgot to mention that you have not only a forward gear, but if you push the lever in the center console, the car can also go reverse! ;)

[@MischBichel]

ok i stoped watching your 10 secret features because man, that aren t secret features! keyless entry is no secret, the lightwash is no secret (every car without halogen lamps has this) and every car in the EU has rear fog lights. xD 🤣🤣

[@xSoShi]

picking up my 2014 a3 soon and these really helps me, thank you so much!

[@RatchetWrenches]

Awesome!! And no problem, feel free to check out our other videos we uploaded, most of the videos can and will relate to your Audi A3!

[@DS-ur1eo]

Really nice video thank you so much for taking your time to show us. Amazing😄👍

[@RatchetWrenches]

Our pleasure!

[@lits5984]

Looking to buy an s3 in the next few months, thanks for the video and tips, this car never ceases to amaze me! Can’t wait to own one! One question, how are the yearly maintenance costs? Heard they’re expensive.

[@RatchetWrenches]

You’ll love it! You’re right though it constantly just has another surprise around the corner hahah. But unfortunately owning an Audi is pricey. I wouldn’t know the exact prices since I do the work on my own but when I worked for VW which is basically the same car for a regular 15k service you’ll look at around $500-600 or so. But it all depends really

[@lits5984]

@@RatchetWrenches That's not too bad, guess it beats repair costs if you neglect the car. Thanks for the reply 👍🏻

[@RatchetWrenches]

@@lits5984 oh for sure. With these cars yes the maintenance might be expensive but trust me it’s so much cheaper then when having something break! Maintain these cars and they’ll stay strong for a long time

[@DT-dp1so]

it is not much more expensive than a regular a3 ~ at least here in germany

[@orangenblk]

Maintenance costs? Yea pretty high. Just do your homework in researching Audi service station. I got a quote to replace the low/high beam HID Xenon bulbs and they quote me....390 USD. Two hours labor was in the estimate. Checked it myself and looks super easy to do. Online using the bulb information, I found the exact bulbs/mfgr for 25 each. 100% gouge IMHO, citing the over-used terms "supply chain issues" and higher costs.

[@RatchetWrenches]

we installed the AWE SwitchPath Exhaust on this car< click here to see how it sounds! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kImyfYeaq6eXo7s

[@brunogoncalves81]

Nice video, talk about the MMI to worth with phone, and autostop tips

[@darrylw99]

I've got a 2018 s6 and I want the drive mode on the button but it's not an option

[@ms.wealthyy]

I have a a3 i tried to do the headlight washer thing but it didn’t work

[@RatchetWrenches]

Not all models are equipped with headlights washers unfortunately so that’s probably why

[@cryptoljuz]

how stop the audi a3 headlight washer ? if i reall dont want that

[@RatchetWrenches]

Unfortunately I don’t think you can stop it I think it comes on automatically after so many clicks of the switch

[@christopherchurch8116]

Many thanks for some great tips, any chance of showing how to update the satnav for free, my car is a A6 C7 and a European model 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@RatchetWrenches]

Unfortunately to update it you’d have to go to a dealer!

[@Gpsi861]

fantastic video honestly but do we really think there's anyone that doesn't know about keyless entry?

[@pjsbudhai4761]

You realy got me with the multiple nsync pics hahah

[@RatchetWrenches]

Hahah glad you liked that! I didn’t realize how many time I said “in sync” so we decided to make it comical

[@RasingaInstrumentals]

you got me with the NSYNC picture that came out of nowhere @3:32

[@RatchetWrenches]

Hahahah glad you enjoyed that!

[@oooHannahooo]

My a3 has those little sensors type shapes on the door handles but dosnt unlock 😢 probably not fitted as standard in my black edition

[@RatchetWrenches]

Interesting yeah sometimes they’ll put the same parts on but not have them programmed. Is your car keyless entry? Like push button to start

[@seankerrick7507]

If you do launch control again, hold the break, floor the gas and it should put it at 3500-4000 rpm then wait for full boost and send

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yeah we learned about that and if you also hold traction control for 5 seconds it’ll go into a sport traction mode which also helps launch! Thank you for the comment!

[@chassis_slap_rc7987]

Great video 👍🏻.. I have a 2016 A3 ..got everything to work except for the wiper washer..

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thank you! And the wiper washer for the headlights?

[@chassis_slap_rc7987]

@@RatchetWrenches lol..yeah..

[@mountains889]

i have an '08 A6 with 210k miles - headlight washers work great and I do use them when they're covered with mag chloride in the winter

[@ianmerriman3128]

Not a comment but may I ask a question? I have an A3 cabriolet, when the roof closes it sometimes opens the drivers side window rather than closes it, anyone know why?

[@rent2ownnz]

Great Video thanks for that! Pity you did not go over how to accept and end a phone call on these things haha...

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thank you! And yeah I didn’t want to go over the basic stuff, I kinda wanted to showcase tips and tricks. The answering and ending phone calls is pretty self explanatory in all honesty! I’m sorry

[@XxQstahxX]

Just to let u know, that hand brake does not automatically disengage when you push the gas pedal unless you fasten your seat belt :)

[@hebrewhammer8571]

Do you think launch controls is bad for the vehicle

[@RatchetWrenches]

It’s not necessarily bad for it but it does put a lot of strain on the car, (axles, engine, trans etc) so you should be cautious of all that and mileage mindful to see how worn out everything is.

[@matejzatko787]

Its because you have xenon headlights (I know, halogen headlights have'em too)... Thats the reason, why you have headlight washer and it is very good feature on every car, you would see the difference between non washable headlights and yours, when they're dirty, in europe it's required, when you have xenon..🤓🙈But, very good video!☺️PS: Sorry for my grammar..

[@dannygladman]

The auto handbrake release is intended mainly for hillstarts. You can pull away without rolling back and without worrying about releasing the handbrake.

[@waszacom]

Well, you have european car, so there are some european features - both rear fog lights and headlight washers in cars with xenon/led lights are mandatory in EU.

[@Heady1991]

bullshit in EU you dont need both rear fog lights

[@waszacom]

@@Heady1991 Not both rear fog lights (as in two of those), but both fog light(s)(1) and headlight washers (in car with xenon/led light)(2).

[@Heady1991]

@@waszacom washers etc true, but this rear foglight can be single (in my bora/jetta i have it in the left lamp)

[@waszacom]

@@Heady1991 That's what i meant - EU cars must have at least one rear foglight. The word "both" is there not because I'm saying there need to be two foglights, but because the car needs to have (both) rear fog light(s) AND headlight washers.. do you get me?

[@Heady1991]

@@waszacom yeah now i do hehe

[@daren9721]

Awsome I didn't know it had headlight washers. I'm gonna check it out now thanks for the tips

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thank you! And yeah it's definitely a unique feature

[@daren9721]

@@RatchetWrenches I still can't figure out to use the headlight washer lol

[@killer_vette351]

@@daren9721 only happens sometimes for me. It’s weird. I can only see it at night

[@daren9721]

@@killer_vette351 I give up on lol . Nice vette, I got a c5 z06 it's getting a duel clutch break it in and then ecs supercharger

[@killer_vette351]

@@daren9721 you might not have the feature then I guess. And thanks man, same to you. Gonna be moving with that supercharger. I had a C5 before my c7.

[@BlamBlam80]

Do you guy in the states not have fog lights as standard normally? It seemed to me that you made out they were special, that's all. Also, what year S3 is it?

[@RatchetWrenches]

The s3’s don’t come with fog lights here in America which is unfortunate but this is a 2016 Audi s3

[@BlamBlam80]

@@RatchetWrenches OK thanks but I was talking about fog lights in general. I thought it was standard on ever car in every country.

[@lionelboironpro1014]

Nice dude, I learn some tricks, thanks for that. For the parking break, you must close your security belt!!!! That's the reason why it does'nt work during your vidéo :-)

[@RatchetWrenches]

Glad you learned! And yeah we know hahaha we didn’t even realize since we were in a parking lot so we didn’t bother putting it on 😂😂 whoops! But thanks for the comment!

[@kingofthedad101]

Thanks for the video, informative and didn’t waste time! Well done 👍

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thanks for watching!

[@linda_ladyleo133]

!Thank you so much. 😊I just purchased this car Love it and don’t know how to work it yet 😂I find your training to be easy to listen to, I laughed. I love how you keep it 💯. I’ll probably watch this about five or six time peace be with you.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💥I

[@alexmarashchuk4936]

If you hold down the ESC for about 5 second, it completely disengages traction and stability control. And from there your Launch Control will allow you to increase the rpm’s to 3,500 rpms. Definitely gives a harder, robust launch compared to 2,100 rpms!

[@RatchetWrenches]

You’re correct yeah, def opens up so much more power!

[@alexmarashchuk4936]

Enjoy bratha! Your videos helped me discover features I never knew I had!!

[@aalqadaffi]

Would this work on a 1.8 A3 as well?

[@levonvanderveen]

Are you sure you also have keyless entry on the rear doors? The square is there but normally in the A3 they are not functioning.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yeah on the s3’s it’s there, I’ve noticed with Audi they’ll use the same designs for parts and only equip it in certain models, like for exmaple I have the nav button on my wheel and center console and don’t actually have navigation. So the same goes for the rear handles, you have the same design yet it’s not functional. It’s stupid but it saves them money in the end to utilize the same parts

[@markatherton8229]

go into your dis and change it from just fronts to rear smh

[@muntahasiddiqui9756]

YASSSS THE VIDEO IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR!!! Thank you. Can you please do another video on the launch control

[@RatchetWrenches]

Glad we can provide! Thanks for watching! And yeah we can make a video in the near future for it I’m sure

[@CarXrsa]

I just Picked up the A3 today , I thought the Electronic handbrake was acting up too 😅 all it wanted was me to put my seatbelt on and it will drive off without the drivers seat belt on u won’t be able to drive off try it that’s why u were able to drive off the time u tried to launch it ur seatbelt was on . Thanks For the other tips I will check them out 🤘🏽🔥🔥🔥great content

[@spookybeatz4107]

Yo what if the special button that’s shaped like a star doesn’t work at all no matter what u set the button to do? Any ideas?